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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1992 GS-I
Question

According to Hindu law, what was the estimated tax?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: One-sixth of the total production

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “One-sixth of the total production”.
According to Hindu law, the estimated tax was one-sixth of the total production. This concept is referred to as "Shadbhaga," meaning the king or ruler was entitled to a sixth part of the produce, as a form of tax or tribute from the people.

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